HK swelters as storm signal will be issued early Wednesday
發佈日期: 2025-06-10 19:52
TVB News
Hong Kong swelters for another day as the observatory recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius at its Tsim Sha Tsui headquarters this afternoon, equalling the highest-ever temperature for June since records began.
In Lau Fau Shan in the New Territories, the mercury hit 38.9 degrees.
This as the observatory forecasts that an area of low pressure will gradually develop into a tropical storm, and it will issue the Standby Signal No. 1 tomorrow morning at the earliest.
Lau Fau Shan -- the hottest spot of the day in Hong Kong with the mercury having soared to 38.9 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
It also marks the highest temperature there since records began at its observatory facility in 1985.
For those working outdoors, the heat was especially tough.
Under the influence of an anticyclone aloft, the weather is generally fine and hot over the Guangdong coast.
Along the Tsuen Wan West Promenade, many were seen unfurling their umbrella to shield from the blistering sun.
The Hong Kong Observatory recorded 35.6 degrees Celsius in Tsim Sha Tsui this afternoon.
With a broad trough of low pressure over the central South China Sea intensifying, the observatory has revised its forecast and said the Standby Signal No. 1 will be issued tomorrow morning at the earliest.
HKO's scientific officer said the tropical depression is expected to move towards Hainan Island
and the western coast of Guangdong over the coming few days.
Depending on its distance from Hong Kong and the pace of development, the observatory will assess whether a higher warning signal needs to be issued on Thursday.
The forecaster reminds the public that strong winds and squally thunderstorms are expected towards the weekend and early next week.
